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A Beginner’s Guide to Researching Railway Ancestors
Thousands of our forebears worked on the tracks, footplates and platforms of Britain's railway network, but their working lives are often overlooked in family history research. In this article, Simon Fowler guides you through the resources available to track them down.
Toiling on the Soil
Diane Varty celebrates the achievements of the indefatigable women who strove to serve their country in the Women's Land Army and Timber Corps. Discover what their lives were really like in her fascinating article.
The landscape of their lives
Local history frequently overlaps with family history. Jen Newby speaks to experts who have delved into the history of a place, and picks up tips on how to research your forebears’ parish.
A Call to Arms
On the 150th anniversary year of the American Civil War, David A Norris advises how  to investigate British soldiers who fought in the conflict.
The Common Smith
Roy and Lesley Adkins help you forge links with your research on blacksmith ancestors, and trace the history of the trade.
Silent Witnesses
Archivist Mark Stevens reveals the potential of coroner’s records – where to find them, what they contain, and how they could help break down your brick walls.
Finding your sea legs
Having already traced his own Merchant Navy relatives, Simon Wills is the ideal person to advise on navigating service records.
Local Focus: British Isles FHSUSA
Hayley Chappell travels across the pond to meet an Anglo-American family history society.